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Populist leaders exploit identity politics to silence dissent, weaken institutions, and undermine pluralism in the name of national unity.
#Populism #IdentityPolitics #DemocraticErosion
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The Crisis of Liberal Democracy in the Global South - Stratheia
Liberal democracy is eroding in the Global South as populism, inequality, and weak institutions hollow out democratic substance.
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Pakistan’s early democracy was undermined not by law, but by bureaucrats and generals assuming real power behind the scenes.
#PakistanPolitics #CivilMilitaryRelations #DemocraticErosion
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January 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Judges who ruled against Trump report harassment and threats severe enough to change their lives, signaling escalating pressure on judicial independence and the rule of law.
#Trump #Judiciary #RuleOfLaw #JudicialIndependence #PoliticalViolence #DemocraticErosion #NBCNews
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The fragility of democracy……
“…oppression begins with individual acts that seem trivial on their own but become consequential once social pressures push citizens to fall in line, enabling rulers to act with impunity.”
#Inequality #democraticerosion
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How Democracies Learn to Goose-Step
Kaushik Basu highlights the subtle ways social pressures cause people to accept constraints they once rejected.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
HOW AMERICA'S RETREAT FROM #HUMANRIGHTS ENABLES #DEMOCRATICEROSION - Join our discussion on Oct 3 in DC at @pge-sis.bsky.social @americanuniversity.bsky.social with @freedomhouse.bsky.social @humanrightswatch.bsky.social and former staff from State Dept+Congress www.eventbrite.com/e/how-americ...
September 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
➡️ On our featured topic page #DemocraticErosion you can find much more content from #GIGA's research on this issue. Click here for an overview: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/research-...
Democratic Erosion
Democracy builds on common principles such as elections, a division of power, and the rule of law. In practice, democratic institutions often underperform due to executives overstepping the mark, conf...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
2/6 For those who want to delve deeper into the subject, we have put together a few recommendations to conclude our feature. 🧵

#DemocraticErosion
September 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our feature on #DemocraticErosion is coming to an end. This week, we have highlighted typical signs of democratic erosion, how #DemocraticResistance works, and that democracies can recover under the right conditions.

❓ What insights surprised you the most? Let us know in the comment section! 👇
September 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What can we learn from recovered democracies?

#GIGA researcher @desireereder.bsky.social explores how #Ecuador and #Guatemala have managed to reverse #DemocraticErosion – and what shaped their path back to #democracy. Insights from her research conducted with Monika Onken.
September 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Can democracies bounce back after decline?

#GIGA researcher @desireereder.bsky.social sheds light on the trend of #ReDemocratisation, the process by which countries reverse #DemocraticErosion. She shares insights from her research project, conducted in collaboration with Monika Onken. 👇
September 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🔎 Which strategies for resisting #DeDemocratisation do actually work?

#GIGA researcher @ripplingeralina.bsky.social explains the most common and effective #resistance strategies, as well as the available legal mechanisms.

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September 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🔎 Who does actually step up to resist when governments overreach – and why?

#GIGA's @ripplingeralina.bsky.social explains which groups or individuals tend to join #DemocraticResistance, what motivates them to take personal risks & what kind of dangers they face in standing up.

#DemocraticErosion
September 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The expansion of executive power is a key element of #DemocraticErosion. What happens when power becomes concentrated in the hands of one leader? What role did the pandemic play in this global trend?

#GIGA's @millanos.bsky.social explains key concepts behind Personalization of Executive Power.
September 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#DemocraticErosion is a slow weakening of democratic norms and institutions – press freedom, judicial independence, fair elections, trust, and more. Global #democracy is in crisis, but #ReDemocratisation is possible. #GIGA researchers explore the causes & paths forward. Swipe through! #DemocracyDay
September 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#Democracy has come under pressure around the world. What drives this trend? #GIGA researchers are investigating these questions across different regions and political systems. 🗳️✊🌐

This week, we dive into the topic of #DemocraticErosion. Stay tuned!

#DemocracyDay
September 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
For me, the most important session @philea.bsky.social Forum so far: Economic injustice & democratic Erosion. Kicked off with an excellent speech by @ayodeleikuesan.bsky.social „politics is sick from its own insularity“ #inequality #democraticErosion
June 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Democracy didn't die from a stab wound, but from millions of daily micro-betrayals - each too small to alarm, all together deadly." - Tonvoisinov #Quote #France #DemocraticErosion #DailyBetrayals #SlowDeath
April 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM